Jujube Tree (Ziziphus jujuba) – Seeds

Grow your own Jujube Trees (Ziziphus jujuba) from premium Non-GMO seeds and enjoy a unique fruit known as the “Chinese Date.” Jujubes are prized for their sweet, chewy texture and high nutritional value, rich in antioxidants and vitamins.

These resilient trees are ideal for home orchards, drought-prone regions, and sustainable gardens, thriving in a wide range of soil types and climates. The Jujube Tree is both ornamental and productive, featuring glossy leaves, fragrant flowers, and small, brownish-red fruits that can be eaten fresh or dried.

Features:

• Produces sweet, date-like fruits high in nutrients

• Non-GMO and naturally sourced seeds

• Drought-tolerant and hardy once established

• Thrives in warm and dry climates

• Suitable for home orchards, edible landscapes, and containers

Specifications:

• Common Name: Jujube, Chinese Date

• Scientific Name: Ziziphus jujuba

• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree

• Growth Habit: Upright, spreading branches

• Height: 15–30 feet (4.5–9 m)

• Spread: 10–20 feet (3–6 m)

• Fruit Characteristics: Small, round, reddish-brown fruit with sweet, date-like flavor

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

• Harvest Season: Late summer to early fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–10

• Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5

• Watering: Low once established; moderate when young

• Temperature Range: 60–95°F (15–35°C)

• Season: Best planted in spring

• Germination Time: 30–60 days (requires scarification and soaking)

• Plant Spacing: 10–15 feet apart

• Pollination: Self-pollinating (better yields with cross-pollination)

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Organic Status: Naturally grown (non-certified)

Planting Guide:

1. Soak seeds in warm water for 24–48 hours before planting.

2. Scarify seed coat gently with sandpaper to improve germination.

3. Sow seeds ½ inch deep in well-drained soil.

4. Keep soil warm (75–85°F) and evenly moist until germination.

5. Transplant seedlings to sunny outdoor locations once frost danger passes.

6. Water moderately during the first growing season; reduce watering once established.